OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra can find zero-days, but is also harder to monitor

What happened

OpenAI confirmed that GPT-6 Astra is the first model it has broadly deployed to reach the "Critical level" for cybersecurity capabilities. [...]

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 50%
   OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra can find zero-days, but is also harder to monitor ↗Sep 8, 2026, 10:40 AM
2. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Is Shockingly Good at Almost Everything ↗Sep 6, 2026, 1:01 PM

Claims

• OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra can find zero-days, but is also harder to monitor Observed

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Timeline

1. September 6, 2026 at 1:01 PMFirst reported
2. Sep 8, 2026, 10:41 AMUnverified · 71/65%

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